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Best Writing Apps 2026

Writing apps help you draft, organize and publish written work, from scripts and novels to online posts. This page helps US buyers compare tools by the features makers publish.

The list follows its live listing order and does not publish a scoring basis. Compare free plans, paid starting points, trials, platforms, collaboration, version history, offline mode, mobile apps and export formats.

01

Celtx

by Celtx

Celtx is a writing app for scripts and stories on Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, the web and a browser extension.

Free plan Free trial From $11.24 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacBrowser extension
Record9.0 Visit site The record
02

WriterDuet

WriterDuet is a writing app for scripts on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows and the web.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3
Record9.0 Visit
03

Overleaf

Open-source collaborative writing platform available on the web, desktop, Linux, API, and self-hosted setups.

WebWindowsMac+4
Record8.9 Visit
04

Story Architect

Story Architect keeps books, plays, comics and screenplays in shared project bibles on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2
Record8.5 Visit
05

Substack

Substack lets you publish posts and manage subscribers on Android, iOS and the web.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1
Record8.3 Visit
6
Final Draft

Final Draft is a writing app with publishing tools for iOS, Mac, Windows and the web.

iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 $8.33 a year Record8.1 Visit
7
Campfire

Campfire provides publishing tools, shared editing and saved revisions on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record8.1 Visit
8
Fade In

Fade In provides publishing tools, shared editing, saved revisions and offline mode on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $99.95 a year Record8.1 Visit
9
Scrivener

Scrivener is a writing app with publishing tools for iOS, Mac and Windows.

iPhone & iPadWindowsMac — Record7.9 Visit
10
Etherpad

Etherpad is a self-hosted shared editor that credits authors and preserves document revisions.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record7.7 Visit
11
Medium

Medium suits writers who want publishing and membership tools alongside readers looking for stories, audio, or offline reading.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.6 Visit
12
Write.as

Write.as supports self-hosted publishing with free and paid plans.

Self-hosted $6 a month, billed yearly Record7.6 Visit
13
Novelcrafter

Novelcrafter may suit authors who want tools for organizing story details, planning chapters, and writing long-form work.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $4 a month Record7.6 Visit
14
Pendraic

Pendraic suits fiction writers who want outlining, worldbuilding and continuity details alongside their prose.

WebWindowsMac+1 $14.99 a month Record7.6 Visit
15
LyX

LyX is a free structured document processor for Linux, Mac, and Windows with TeX, equations, references, and bibliographies.

WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit
16
Novlr

Novlr suits writers working on personal projects, fanfiction, or work intended for traditional or self-publishing.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $8 a month, billed yearly Record7.4 Visit
17
DramaQueen

It suits authors, dramaturgs, editors, creative producers, broadcasters, directors, and film scholars working on structured fiction projects.

WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit
18
Wayscript

Wayscript supports publishing, shared editing, saved revisions and offline work on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8 a month Record7.4 Visit
19
Studiovity

Studiovity is a writing platform for Android, iPhone or iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record7.4 Visit
20
Wattpad

Wattpad lets people write and read stories on Android, iOS and the web.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.2 Visit
21
Hashnode

Web and API publishing platform with free and paid plans and custom domain support.

WebAPI $50 a year Record7.2 Visit
22
Buttondown
WebAPI $9 a month Record7.2 Visit
23
Lastslate

Lastslate suits screenwriters who want screenplay-specific formatting, story planning, and script-derived tools.

WindowsMac $10 a month, billed yearly Record7.2 Visit
24
Ghost
Web $18 a month, billed yearly Record7.1 Visit
25
Squibler
Web $29.99 a month, billed yearly Record7.1 Visit

Before you choose

Start with the pricing model

Check whether a writing app has a free plan, a free trial or a paid starting point. Pricing notes can show annual billing and trial length when the maker provides them.

A free plan can help you begin without a payment. A trial can give you time to assess a paid plan before committing.

Match the platforms you use

The list covers apps for macOS, Windows, the web, iOS, Linux and Android. Confirm that the app supports the devices where you write.

If you move between a computer and a phone or tablet, check mobile-app support alongside the desktop or web platform.

Check shared-work features

Real-time collaboration matters when writers work in the same document. Look for that comparison field if shared drafting is part of your workflow.

Version history can help you review earlier changes. Check whether the app records the revisions you need.

Plan for work without a connection

Offline mode can matter when your connection is unreliable or unavailable. Check the app's listing for offline support before choosing it for travel or remote work.

Review publishing and export

Publishing tools can shape how you move a finished draft to its destination. Compare the publishing options listed for the app.

Check export formats before you start a project. The right format can reduce conversion work when you share or publish your writing.

Questions

Which platforms do these writing apps support?
Platform coverage includes macOS, Windows, web, iOS, Linux and Android. Check the app's platform fields for the devices you use.
Can I find a writing app with a free plan?
Yes. Free-plan availability is a comparison field, and pricing notes identify a free plan when the maker provides one.
Are free trials included in the comparison?
Yes. Free-trial availability is compared, with trial length shown when the maker publishes it.
Do the listings show paid starting prices?
Paid starting points appear when pricing information is provided. Notes can specify annual billing.
Can I compare collaboration and version history?
Yes. Real-time collaboration and version history are listed comparison fields.
Which export options are compared?
Export formats are part of the comparison, so check the formats shown for the app you are considering.

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